Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the following statement on this morning’s passage of S.Amdt.2853 to H.R.4, Rescissions Act of 2025. The package targets $9 billion in taxpayer-funded public broadcasting and wasteful foreign aid:

“This is the first step in the right direction to claw back wasteful spending and programs identified by DOGE. Oklahomans sent me to Washington to fight for them and ensure their hard-earned tax dollars are being used responsibly,” said Senator Mullin. “We have a lot of work left to do and we’re just getting started. President Trump and Senate Republicans will continue to work tirelessly to deliver for the American people.”

Below are just 10 of the cuts made by President Trump’s 2025 Rescissions Act:

1. $1.1 Billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
2. $500,000 for electric buses in Rwanda
3. $6 million for “Net Zero Cities” in Mexico
4. $8,000 for promoting vegan food in Zambia
5. $3.3 million for civic engagement in Zimbabwe
6. $3 million for Iraqi Sesame Street
7. $1 million for Voter ID in Haiti
8. $18 million to improve gender diversity in the Mexican street lighting industry
9. $21 million on wind farms in Ukraine
10. $882,000 to fund social media mentorship in Serbia and Belarus 

NOTE: This first recissions package targeted one tenth of one percent of the federal budget. For additional information on S.Amdt.2853 to H.R.4, click here.

Senator Mullin provided timely updates throughout the rescissions process in a series of social media posts, including here and here. If you missed Senator Mullin’s behind-the-scenes tours of the U.S. Capitol which he recorded last night between votes on the floor, follow @SenMullin on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

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